‘A hand up, not a handout’: 2011 Peninsula Home Fund campaign debuts

Peninsula Daily News A grandmother caring for two small children received help with her utility bills. An out-of-work logger in Quilcene got money to obtain… Continue reading

Tough times compound Home Fund challenges

One-hundred percent OF the Peninsula Daily News’ Peninsula Home Fund is used to help people. Every dollar donated goes to OlyCAP — Olympic Community Action… Continue reading

2008 PDN Home Fund campaign debuts; program stresses’a hand up, not a handout’

A grandmother caring for two small children received help with her utility bills. An out-of-work logger in Quilcene got money to obtain prescribed medicine. A… Continue reading

What’s the weather today in your area? GIVE US YOUR REPORTS!

RAIN. SNOW. ICE. Now more rain today. And lots of slush. But at least the North Olympic Peninsula largely avoided the windstorms that left thousands… Continue reading

PENINSULA POLL BACKGROUNDER: State lawmakers weigh new abortion insurance rules

By Jonathan Kaminsky The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- State lawmakers considered proposed legislation Thursday that will require most health insurers offering maternity care to also… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2012
  • By Jonathan Kaminsky The Associated Press

North Olympic Peninsula warms today

Snow began to turn to slush as temperatures warmed and rain began to fall on parts of the North Olympic Peninsula today. Lowland roads have… Continue reading

CANCELED — Rwanda-gorillas presentation in Sequim tonight

A READERS THEATRE PLUS presentation by Seattle-based lawyer and veterinarian Jode Garbe on her work in setting up a gorilla sanctuary in the African nation… Continue reading

What’s the weather today in your area? Please blog here.

THE WORST OF the storms is over, and rain and temperatures edging into the 40s should begin to melt the ice and snow that hammered… Continue reading

Border Patrol reports 22 arrests made since Dec. 19

A citizen of Mexico apprehended at a traffic stop in Port Hadlock and a former gang member arrested in Oak Harbor were among 22 foreign… Continue reading

Computerized placement tests to assess strengths, weaknesses

PORT ANGELES — Computerized placement tests will be available for students beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Room 134 in Building M of Peninsula College.… Continue reading

Information on school financial aid, scholarships set Sunday

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College will offer information about federal financial aid and scholarship opportunities during a free seminar for students who plan to attend… Continue reading

Many closures continue during storm

As more snow fell on the North Olympic Peninsula on Thursday, most public schools, including Peninsula College, remained closed, and many public events were postponed.… Continue reading

MATT SCHUBERT’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: Tough weekend for river fishing

ANGLERS HAVE TO ask themselves a question this weekend. How much do I really need a steelhead? If it’s enough to risk your life, rig… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2012
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More snow — and freezing rain — on Peninsula [ *** GALLERY *** ]

PORT ANGELES — The first blast of snowy weather of the year on the North Olympic Peninsula refused to go quietly. From Port Townsend to… Continue reading

Peninsula grandma tells of Tacoma elevator birth

TACOMA — All that former Port Angeles residents Luke and Katie Thacker wanted to do was go upstairs and have their baby. They didn’t make… Continue reading

PENINSULA SPOTLIGHT: Rosie Ledet brings zydeco party to Port Townsend

PORT TOWNSEND — Sixteen-year-old Rosie did not want to go to this party, even if it involved dancing and live music. It was her parents'… Continue reading

  • Jan 20, 2012
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Simple pleasures a delight during extended snowstorms

PORT TOWNSEND — As snow continued to fall on the North Olympic Peninsula, most people settled in, bundled up and accepted the fact that normal… Continue reading

Snow refuses to go on Peninsula; Jefferson settles into groove

PORT TOWNSEND — The first blast of snowy weather of the year on the North Olympic Peninsula refused to go quietly. From Port Townsend west… Continue reading

Trash can lids among the simple pleasures of extended storm in Clallam

In the event of a snowstorm, a shortage of proper snow supplies can result in a run on trash can lids. Snow survival supplies —… Continue reading

WEEKEND: Organic seed conference at Fort Worden won’t stop for snow

PORT TOWNSEND — The Organic Seed Growers Conference at Fort Worden State Park will go on despite the weather. Registration for the two-day event, which… Continue reading